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WF55 YJC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,498 mi
Last recorded96,498 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 YJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 96,498 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 96,493 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 95,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 95,637 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 94,452 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 94,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 93,372 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 93,370 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,454 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 92,454 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,838 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 90,832 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 90,832 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,555 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,746 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,631 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,150 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,084 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,920 miles

Both front hub seals leaking grease

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,747 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 62,747 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,585 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,240 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 39,240 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,561 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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WF55 YJC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF55 YJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WF55 YJC registered?

WF55 YJC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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